“..and I would add that there are a good number of Christians who no longer go to church, because “organized religion” is beginning to get just as corrupt as “organized religion” was in Jesus’ day.”
I would agree with this premise. The conclusion being reached here is based on how many identify with a Christian denomination. Going to a particular church or denomination does not make anyone “Christian” by itself. Too many denominations have become politicized and too many take on the attitude that you believe as we tell you to believe and live as we tell you to live or you will go to hell. Those who decline this type of affiliation are not necessarily instant agnostics or atheists. Most believe and follow Christian principles in their daily life but do not follow the political winds of some denominations and the strict dogma of others. This poll would have looked very similar from a Catholic church point of view during the reformation.
Okay, since you went there...I'll totally agree with you. Yes, the bleed is caused by the mainline denominations going left, but yes, also by the pharisees and their vitriolic legalism and rules rules rules. I fear a lot of Freepers are in that latter category, so I didn't bring it up. But you are right, that is indeed a factor as well.